CVE-2022-31977 in Online Fire Reporting System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/02/2022
Online Fire Reporting System v1.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection via /ofrs/classes/Master.php?f=delete_team.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/05/2022
The Online Fire Reporting System v1.0 presents a critical security vulnerability through its SQL injection flaw in the /ofrs/classes/Master.php endpoint with the delete_team function parameter. This vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the web application's backend processing logic. The system fails to properly escape or filter user-supplied data before incorporating it into database queries, creating an exploitable condition that allows malicious actors to manipulate the underlying database structure through crafted input sequences.
This SQL injection vulnerability operates at the application layer and represents a direct violation of secure coding practices as outlined in CWE-89, which specifically addresses SQL injection flaws. The attack vector is particularly dangerous because it targets a function designed for administrative team management, potentially allowing unauthorized users to execute arbitrary database commands. The vulnerability manifests when the application processes the f=delete_team parameter without proper validation, enabling attackers to inject malicious SQL payloads that can bypass authentication mechanisms, extract sensitive data, modify database records, or even gain elevated privileges within the system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, as it creates a persistent threat vector that could enable attackers to escalate their privileges within the fire reporting system. Depending on the database configuration and access controls, successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, or disruption of critical fire response operations. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of all team-related information stored within the system, potentially exposing sensitive operational data that could be leveraged for further attacks against the organization's infrastructure. This flaw represents a significant risk to emergency response systems where data integrity and system availability are paramount for public safety operations.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing proper input validation and parameterized queries throughout the application codebase, particularly in the Master.php file and related database interaction functions. The system requires immediate implementation of prepared statements or parameterized queries to prevent user input from being interpreted as SQL commands. Additionally, comprehensive input sanitization routines must be deployed to filter out potentially malicious characters and sequences before any database operations occur. Network-level protections including web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be configured to monitor for suspicious SQL injection patterns targeting the affected endpoint. Regular security assessments and code reviews should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across the entire application stack. The remediation process must also include access control hardening and privilege separation to limit the potential damage from any successful exploitation attempts, ensuring that even if the vulnerability is exploited, attackers cannot gain excessive system privileges or access to unrelated database resources.